FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.